February 11, 2026
Arizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride earned first-team All-Pro honors after setting the all-time single-season reception record by a tight end in his banner 2025 season. Across 17 games, the 26-year-old recorded 126 catches for 1,239 yards and 11 touchdowns on 169 targets. McBride was the number one scoring tight end in fantasy football in 2025, and given his age, he projects to continue his dominance for at least the next few seasons. The Cardinals are reportedly looking to trade quarterback
Kyler Murray this offseason, which means McBride could be facing another season of uncertainty under center in Arizona. However, McBride proved he could be highly productive even with career backup
Jacoby Brissett throwing him passes this past season. Heading into 2026, McBride looks like the clear fantasy TE1 in both redraft and dynasty formats.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 11, 2026
Houston Astros catcher
Yainer Diaz (foot) sprained his left foot while playing winter ball in December, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Diaz is still participating in baseball activities, but his running progression will be behind some of the other players. The 27-year-old backstop is hitting and will catch a bullpen session at camp on Wednesday. The Astros don't seem to have any concerns that Diaz might not be ready for Opening Day in late March. The Dominican catcher reached 20 home runs in 2025 for the second time in his career while slashing .256/.284/.417 with a .701 OPS, 70 RBI, and 56 runs scored in 143 games played. Diaz's drop in batting average from .299 to .256 was likely due to his regression in BABIP from .338 to .277. He doesn't have ideal plate discipline, but he makes enough contact to hold a decent average while supplying enough power to make him a low-end starting catcher in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
February 11, 2026
Atlanta Braves right-hander
Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) said he may need to undergo arthroscopic surgery to have bone spurs removed from his right elbow, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. When asked if he fears he could miss the entire 2026 season, Schwellenbach said he doesn't know what the recovery time would be. The 25-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, so he will at least miss the first two months of the regular season, if not more. It's a tough break for the Braves and for Schwellenbach, who also missed the last three months of last season due to a small fracture in his right elbow. Schwellenbach was coming off a breakout rookie campaign in 2024, and he was showing modest improvements in 2025 before his unfortunate elbow injury. With Schewellenbach out for the foreseeable future and possibly most of the season,
Hurston Waldrep should benefit the most in Atlanta's rotation.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
February 11, 2026
Detroit Tigers catcher
Dillon Dingler (elbow) will be eased into spring training after undergoing a scope on his throwing elbow, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. Dingler had a similar arthroscopic surgery on his right arm two years ago, and he doesn't expect to miss much of camp. The 27-year-old is expected to be the Tigers' primary catcher in 2026 after winning a Gold Glove behind the plate in 2025. If he has a setback once he returns to baseball activities,
Jake Rogers would be in line to take over starting duties to begin the season. Dingler hit .278/.327/.425 with a .752 OPS, 13 home runs, 57 RBI, and 54 runs scored in 126 regular-season games in his first full season in the big leagues last year. He cut his strikeout rate drastically from his rookie season, but a .345 BABIP buoyed his batting average. Dingler will be in play as a No. 2 catcher in two-catcher fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Detroit News - Chris McCosky
February 11, 2026
The Texas Rangers signed free-agent left-hander
Jordan Montgomery (elbow) to a one-year, $1.25 million deal on Wednesday, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. Montgomery will make his return to Texas after helping the team win its first World Series championship back in 2023. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw won't make his 2026 debut until around the All-Star break, though, after having a hybrid UCL reconstruction last March. In his last season in 2024 with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Montgomery really struggled, going 8-7 with a 6.23 ERA and 1.65 WHIP with 83 strikeouts and 44 walks in 117 innings over 25 appearances (21 starts). He has now had two left-elbow reconstructions, making it unlikely he'll be able to recapture any of his 2023 magic, especially once he returns in the second half this season.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
February 11, 2026
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros relief pitcher
Josh Hader (biceps) underwent imaging that revealed inflammation in his biceps. Earlier in the offseason, Hader dealt with "arm soreness" as well. While the veteran is expected to resume a throwing program later on Wednesday, his status for Opening Day is "in flux." Managers should continue to closely monitor his status throughout the spring, as he may have a delayed start to the campaign. Last summer, Hader logged only 52 2/3 innings due to a late-season shoulder strain, which cut his campaign short. However, he remained one of the sport's top closers, posting a 2.05 ERA with a 0.86 WHIP and earning 28 saves. If Hader were to miss Opening Day,
Bryan Abreu would hold high-end short-term value in all formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Chandler Rome
February 11, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Corbin Carroll (hand) suffered a broken hamate bone during live batting practice on Tuesday and is set to miss significant time this spring. Given this injury, Carroll's status for Opening Day is now in serious question. The star outfielder is a consensus first-round selection in all fantasy formats. Last summer, the former top prospect enjoyed a massive power surge, hitting a career-high 31 long balls with a .259/.343/.541 line. The 25-year-old also swiped 32 bags while generating an elite .372 xwOBA, .529 xSLG, and a 49.9% hard-hit rate, all of which are well above the average marks. Additionally, Carroll drew walks at a stong 10.4% rate, boosting his value in points leagues. With Carroll potentially at danger of missing Opening Day,
Jordan Lawlar could carve out a prominent role early in the campaign in the outfield.
--Andy SmithSource: Steve Gilbert
February 11, 2026
Baltimore Orioles second baseman
Jackson Holliday (hand) will begin the 2026 campaign on the injured list due to a broken hamate bone in his right hand. Jake Rill of MLB.com reported that Holliday will undergo a procedure on Thursday, and his timeline will be measured in "weeks" after Opening Day. The former first overall was poised to have a lead role for the second-straight season, but is now in danger of missing significant time in the opening portion of the campaign. Last summer, Holliday appeared in 149 games and held a .242/.314/.375 slash line with 21 doubles, 17 home runs, and 17 stolen bases. Under the hood, Holliday generated a mdoest .314 xwOBA with a 40.8% hard-hit rate. With Holliday on the shelf to open the season, managers should expect
Blaze Alexander to carve out a starting role and will carry early-season streaming upside.
--Andy SmithSource: Jake Rill
February 11, 2026
Cameron Young has started 2026 with finishes of T22 at the Farmers Insurance Open and T41 at the WM Phoenix Open. He now turns his attention to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he has only two prior starts, both finishing 70th or worse. In those appearances, Young lost over 9.5 strokes putting and another 6.2 on approach. Through two events this year, he ranks 88th on approach (+0.142 strokes per round) and 59th in putting (+0.303). His struggles at Pebble are not surprising, as the course rewards precision over raw power, a style that does not suit Young's game ver well. He also sits in just the 31st percentile in greens in regulation from 100-150 yards over the past 12 months, a range that accounted for more than 32% of approach shots here last year. At $8,100 on DraftKings, Young offers limited upside, as past results suggest Pebble Beach is not an ideal venue for his game.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
J.J. Spaun has struggled to start 2026, finishing T40 at the Sony Open and missing the cut at the Farmers Insurance Open. He looks to get back on track at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he has started seven times, missing four cuts and finishing inside the top 30 just once. With greens averaging around 3,500 square feet, success here typically relies on precision over pure power. Through two events this year, Spaun ranks 78th off the tee (+0.154 strokes per round), 118th on approach (-0.250), and 162nd in putting (-1.082). He has been solid in accuracy, hitting 63.1% of fairways (48th on Tour), and sits in the 54th percentile in greens in regulation from 100-150 yards over the past 12 months, a range that accounted for more than 32% of approach shots here last year. At $7,800 on DraftKings, Spaun offers value, though his recent form and history at Pebble suggest this may not be the ideal turnaround spot for fantasy managers.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
Collin Morikawa has not gotten 2026 off to the start he hoped, finishing T54 in Phoenix and missing the cut at the Sony Open. He has been steady across the bag in both starts, with the exception being the putter, where he ranks 159th on Tour, losing -0.995 strokes per round. He looks to find better form at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he has finishes of T17 and T14 over the last two years. Through his first two events, Morikawa ranks 64th on approach (+0.342 strokes per round), 37th off the tee (+0.455), and 13th in proximity from 100-125 yards (12'2"), a range that accounted for more approach shots than any other distance here last year. The putter has been the clear issue, and it would not be surprising to see him move away from the zero-torque he opened the season with. At $7,800 on DraftKings, the value is clear, and fantasy managers will be hoping for a breakthrough with the flat stick.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
Jake Knapp has been red hot to start the season, finishing eighth, T5 and T11 through his first three events. He now brings that momentum to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he finished T33 in his lone appearance last year. In that start, Knapp lost 1.9 strokes combined off the tee and putting, which was not entirely surprising given Pebble Beach tends to reward precision over raw power. Through three events this year, he ranks 70th on approach (+0.301 strokes per round) and 129th in driving accuracy, but has been a lights-out putter, gaining +0.932 strokes per round (19th). Over the last 12 months, Knapp sits in the bottom half of the field in greens in regulation from 100-150 yards, a range that accounted for over 32% of approach shots here last year. At $7,900 on DraftKings, Knapp carries strong recent form, but the course fit introduces more volatility than we have seen from him so far this season.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
Nick Taylor has been playing well to start off 2026. The Canadian golfer does not have a Top 10 result but has not finished outside the Top 30 either. Pebble Beach has been much the same as far as finishes for Taylor. He does not have a single Top 10 in his previous five appearances. However, the golfer has been consistent for the most part. Last year at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Taylor had issues on Saturday and Sunday. The resulting rounds of 72 and 70 were a product of errant shots and a few missed putts each day on the back nine holes. Taylor over his last five starts has gained a mere 0.103 strokes overall. Distance issues may be more troubling. Taylor was 10.5% off average and only 1% above average at Pebble Beach last year. It may be wise to look elsewhere from a DFS perspective despite his steady play.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
Viktor Hovland got his year off to a strong start at the WM Phoenix Open, finishing T10 despite losing 2.440 strokes off the tee. The rest of the bag more than made up for it, as he gained 4.721 strokes on approach, 0.685 around the green and 3.671 putting. He now looks to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he's played four times with finishes of T22, T58, T13 and T38. Pebble Beach rewards precision over power, which fits Hovland well. Over the last 12 months he ranks in the 96th percentile in proximity from 100-150 yards, a distance that made up 32.8% of approach shots here last year. His short game here has been the main issue historically, where he has lost more than 9.7 strokes combined around the green and putting. If he can continue his momentum in the short game, Hovland looks like a very solid option at $9,900 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
Tommy Fleetwood finally broke through in dramatic fashion to earn his first career PGA Tour victory at the TOUR Championship in August of last year. After continuing strong play on the DP World Tour, he will make his 2026 PGA Tour season debut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Fleetwood has teed it up here three times, posting results of T22, T31, and T45. With greens averaging around 3,500 square feet, success at Pebble Beach typically relies on precision over raw power. In 2025, Fleetwood ranked second in total strokes gained (+1.629 per round), 50th off the tee (+0.242), sixth on approach (+0.711), and 20th in putting (+0.404). He was also one of the more accurate drivers, hitting 65.37% of fairways (35th-best), and ranked inside the top 50 in proximity from 100-150 yards, a range that accounted for over 32% of approach shots here last year. Fleetwood profiles as an ideal course fit, with the only question being whether any rust remains in the 35-year-old's game.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
Harris English has gotten off to a sneaky good start to 2026, recording finishes of T28, T22, and T27 to begin the year. He now heads to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where his results have been underwhelming with a T73 in 2025 and 76th in 2024. With greens averaging around 3,500 square feet, success here typically relies on precision over pure power, which suits English's game well. He ranks sixth in strokes gained off the tee (+0.958 per round) and 14th in driving accuracy, while also gaining strokes on approach (+0.176). His scrambling has also been solid, ranking 17th, though his overall around the green play has not been as good (-0.159). At $7,700 on DraftKings, English is an intriguing option, and fantasy managers will need to hope his recent form outweighs his past struggles here.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
Justin Rose has hit the fountain of youth. The English golfer won his 13th PGA Tour event in January at the Farmers Insurance Open. Rose started hot with a 62-65 then held on to the lead with a final round 70. Rose was a beast gaining 4,45 total strokes in that victory. He has shown rust in his openers the past two years then bounced back. When Rose puts it all together here, he is dangerous. Rose won in 2023 by three strokes with ease at Pebble Beach. That year featured a weekend to remember as the Englishman fired a 65 and 66. The AT&T Pebble Beach sets up well for Rose but he must be accurate in all phases - driving, approach, and putting. Anything less and he is a DFS and betting fade.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
Keegan Bradley is searching for a bit of consistency early in 2026, recording a T43 and a missed cut to start the year. He now turns to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he has three prior starts with results of T65, T11, and T15. Precision beats raw power here, and Bradley ranks 11th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.870 strokes per round) and 24th in scrambling, but he has struggled on approach, sitting just 134th (-0.496). He is also 124th in putting, losing -0.427 strokes per round, a contrast to the nearly five strokes he gained here across his previous three starts. Given the recent approach struggles, Bradley profiles as a boom-or-bust option at $7,500 in a stacked field this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
Maverick McNealy has been more consistent to begin 2026. The American golfer has appeared in three events and has finished (T-24,10, T-13). McNealy performed this way often in 2025 with several runs of results similar. His best efforts were a third at the BMW Championship and runner-up at The Genesis Invitational. Tossing out the event in Utah last October shows that McNealy has steadily improved in all metrics. The result is a consistency that has him ranked around the Top 25 in strokes gained. He burst onto the scene in 2021 finishing second but since then that consistency has ironically kept him outside the Top 25 at Pebble Beach (T-40, T-39 the last two years). McNealy needs a few more birdies to reverse his lengthening number from a betting perspective.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
Russell Henley has picked up right where he left off in 2025 with finishes of T8 and T19 in his first two starts this year. He now looks to keep it rolling at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, where he has competed six times, including a T5 finish last year. With greens averaging around 3,500 square feet, success here typically relies on precision over pure power. Through two events, Henley ranks fifth in strokes gained on approach (+1.564 strokes per round), 33rd in scrambling, and 70th in putting. He is also 33rd in driving accuracy and ranks 40th in proximity from 100-125 yards (15'5"), a distance that accounted for the most approach shots here last year. At $9,200 on DraftKings, this course fits Henley's game perfectly, making him one of the strongest options in the field this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
February 11, 2026
Shane Lowry starts off his 2026 PGA season in Northern California this week. The golfer from Ireland almost won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in 2025. He finished two strokes behind Rory McIlroy. Lowry started off really well during the first half of 2025 with two runner-up finishes. (Truist Championship in May). Later last year, Lowry started to gain back some form after missing the cut at the PGA Championship and US Open. His 2026 stay in Dubai revealed his shotmaking was excellent as he gained a combined 4.32 strokes in two events. Lowry's putting is always the weak link (112th in 2025) but if he sinks a few, the Irish golfer can get hot and potentially win this time around at Pebble Beach.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
Michael Kim is excelling at one key metric, and that is putting. The American golfer has gained at least a full stroke in all three 2026 events. Kim will need a little more than that at Pebble Beach. That is because his off-the-tee numbers and approaching the green have been less than stellar. Kim has had accuracy issues with his driver since his career started. Nine straight below-average accuracy results are troubling. Despite that, Kim's only appearance produced a near Top 10 result (T-11) behind a strong closing round 66. Kim can be a DFS birdie magnet at times this weekend, which makes him viable that way. Some think a putting regression is coming, but the greens at Pebble Beach may not present that much of an issue.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
Billy Horschel probably played the worst two weeks of golf in his life the previous two events. The American golfer missed the cut badly at the Farmers Insurance Open. However, he performed even more poorly at the WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale. Starting off with a 75 was an unmitigated disaster and things do not get any easier on Thursday at Pebble Beach. Horschel lost 1.47 strokes to putting in Scottsdale and his driver accuracy was more than 10% off from the rest of the field. If Horschel does not make more fairways, Pebble Beach might be a third missed cut in a row. For DFS purposes, it may be wise to fade the eight-time winner on the PGA Tour until he sorts things out.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
According to Scott Lauber of The Inquirer.com, the Philadelphia Phillies continue to shop outfielder
Nick Castellanos on the trade market. Throughout the offseason, the Phillies have made it clear they were looking to move off the veteran outfielder. However, they have yet to find a suitor and now may enter spring training with him still on the roster. In the winter, the Phillies brought in former Texas Rangers outfielder
Adolis Garcia to take his starting role in right field. During the 2025 campaign, Castellanos held a modest .250/.294/.400 slash line with only 17 home runs. He generated a weak .302 xwOBA with a low .242 xBA and a .408 xSLG, all of which were well below the average marks. If they cannot find a trade partner, the Phillies may look to release the 33-year-old.
--Andy SmithSource: Scott Lauber
February 11, 2026
Ben Griffin ranks ninth in the world in the official world golf rankings. The American golfer has three Top 30 results this 2026 season. However, there is not one event where you can say Griffin has truly contended. At Scottsdale, especially, Griffin just could not make enough putts to be a factor in the event. Even the American Express showed how pin placement could impact the golfer's day. He is trending up because of his normally steady form. From winning to Top 10 to leader after Round 1, these numbers are working with green arrows (+3000 to win via PGATour.com). His history at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is far more checkered. Griffin has missed a cut and finished outside the Top 50. This could be the year that Griffin surprises a little from a GPP point of view.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox outfielder
Wilyer Abreu is viewed as an "everyday" player in the Boston lineup, according to manager Alex Cora. Last summer, Abreu was typically held on the bench when facing southpaws, but he is now expected to earn the starting nod against both right-handed and left-handed pitching. Through 115 games last season, Abreu turned in a strong campaign, posting a .247/.317/.469 slash line with 22 long balls and six stolen bases. Under the hood, the 26-year-old generated an above-average .335 xwOBA with a 12.3% barrel rate, suggesting that his power production could significantly improve if given a full-time role. Additionally, Abreu is an elite defender who will likely provide him a longer leash against southpaws if he struggles. With Abreu projected to see a full-time role in right field, this could limit
Kristian Campbell's opportunities in the outfield and will likely shift
Roman Anthony to a primary DH role.
--Andy SmithSource: Christopher Smith
February 11, 2026
Wyndham Clark has not looked the same as two years ago. The American golfer had an up and down 2025. Worse, Clark's one victory at Pebble Beach is overshadowed by two appearances where he barely made the cut and finished outside the Top 60. Clark has not looked great in 2026. He faltered at The American Express after contending for three days with a final round 72. He never could get going at the Farmers Insurance Open. Finally, the golfer who is +7500 now at DraftKings to win this week started with a 73 at the WM Phoenix Open. Clark's biggest weakness is approach to the green. This year so far is not as bad at -0.018 strokes gained but Pebble Beach requires smoother play as the greens loom. Clark's inconsistency makes him a challenge to roster from a DFS perspective.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
Daniel Berger showed some weakness on Friday and Saturday in Scottsdale. The American golfer missed shots and putts he normally would not. The result was back-to-back rounds of 71. Berger roared back on Sunday with nothing to lose and he ended up with a 65 vaulting him inside the Top 20. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am is unique and the fact that Berger won the tournament in 2021 does not go unnoticed. Berger has not appeared at the event since for a variety of reasons. He has to be on the radar from a betting standpoint especially if he is putting well. If he gains 1.96 strokes approaching the green like last week, the American will contend again this week at Pebble Beach.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
February 11, 2026
Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect
Ty Madden (shoulder) is expected to be a full-go ahead of spring training. Madden suffered a strained rotator cuff last spring and was unable to pitch the next campaign. However, following a successful offseason, the 25-year-old appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of the 2026 campaign. In 2024, the Texas product made his MLB debut with the Tigers, logging 23 innings with a 4.30 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. During this stint, he struck out just 17 batters with a modest 7.9% walk rate. Through 79 innings at Triple-A that same season, Madden posted a hefty 7.97 ERA with 1.77 WHIP. Given the missed time, managers should expect Madden to likely open the 2026 campaign at Triple-A or as a low-leverage bullpen option in the majors if he performs well in spring training.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
February 11, 2026
According to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman
Pavin Smith is expected to play primarily at first base in the upcoming season. In 2025, Smith drew 36 starts at first base while seeing a much higher 47 starts at the DH spot. In 2024, Smith spent most of his time in the outfield, but now appears to be moving to first base for the foreseeable future. Last summer, the 30-year-old was typically deployed on the strong side of a platoon and held a .258/.362/.434 slash line with eight home runs and two stolen bases. However, he generated a strong 46.1% hard-hit rate with an 11.7% barrel rate, suggesting he could see some positive regression in the power department. With
Carlos Santana joining the Diamondbacks, managers should expect Smith to continue to operate as a platoon bat and hold solid streaming upside in deeper leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: Steve Gilbert
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